IDC's Small to Medium Business Roadshow, Qatar

To be held at the Intercontinental Hotel, this workshop looks at IT spend and other issues related to SMEs.

From IDC:

As the backbone of a robust economy, SMBs play an essential role in establishing a business environment conducive to growth. Although IT is now an essential part of this equation, the majority of SMBs in the Gulf States do not have a dedicated IT manager. Moreover, firms with IT managers often overload them with basic PC support, network management, and system administration. Little time is left over to align IT priorities with business priorities – a crucial step in staying competitive.

IDC's Small to Medium Business Roadshow aims to remedy this. It creates a forum for SMBs to learn how IT solutions usually associated with large and very large enterprises can benefit smaller organizations. It also seeks to demonstrate the effectiveness of solutions designed specifically for small and medium-sized businesses. Finally, it works to establish lasting relationships that help ensure continuing business success.
The Roadshow addresses issues essential to SMBs:

* Scalable Infrastructure – Optimizing investment flexibility for SMBs
* Securing Business – Managing the transition from controlling manual systems to exposure online
* Mobility for Middle East SMBs – Creating worker flexibility with flexible worker solutions
* Data Management – Storage, archiving, recovery (storage made simple for SMBs)
* CRM – Using technology to save time and improve customer relations
* Technology and SMBs – Best practices for using IT in an SMB
* Outsourcing for SMBs – One size does not fit all

Our SMB roadshow is ideally suited to:

* General Managers
* IT Managers
* Business Development Officers
* Finance Managers
* Project Managers
* Technical Specialists